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Our favorite fall activity is just around the corner! On Sunday, November 4th, join us at the Women’s Club of Evanston from 3:00-6:00 pm for Something’s Cooking. We will be joined by the North Shore’s favorite local restaurants, bakeries, and breweries for a tasty evening with delightful treats! Mark your calendars today to guarantee you … Continue reading “Save the Date: Something’s Cooking 2018”

The end of summer is approaching, but at Center for Independent Futures, we will be leaving summer with a bang! This summer, we hosted two summer camp options for Evanston Township High School Transition House students. The first, Life Tools Camp, we have been offering for eight years, and the second is a five-week Transportation … Continue reading “Summer Camp for Transition Students”

Individuals with disabilities should have access to all the opportunities that a full, independent life offers. To achieve that access, many individuals need support from organizations like Center for Independent Futures. But what happens when a family can’t afford those services? A Journey to Community Support Arnie Schumer and his sister, Karen Berkowsky, could not … Continue reading “Arnie Schumer Scholarship Fund Created”

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